Is this your first attempt at a race of this distance? What is your goal?The Infinitus 2018 is my first 888K marathon. My longest ultra to date is the 166 miles I ran from Panama City to Los Santos, Panama in a race for my hometown. I absolutely love to compete. When I am racing, I face my limitations and reprogram myself. I hope to get enough miles to get into the raw and deep layers of my subconscious and shape it for the better.

What are you most excited about regarding the race?I’m very excited to visit a new state, and I appreciate the opportunity to meet new people.

What does your training look like for the race?I train with my yoga practice, as I am a teacher, and I run 50k during the weekends.

What does your nutrition plan look like for the race?I do not have any specific nutrition plan. I just eat what my body asks for. I do my best to eat as clean and ethically as possible.

Are you bringing support (crew, pacers etc.)?My crew is my boyfriend, Shan. He and I will be traveling from Naples Island in SoCal to Vermont. He will be there for me.

Why Infinitus, why this distance?It’s crazy fun, and I love the concept “Infinitus”

What is your favorite color?Orange

Are you a cat or dog person?I love all animals.

Name:Rachel Dunai

Is this your first attempt at a race of this distance? What is your goal?This will be my furthest distance. Primary goal is just to finish.

What are you most excited about regarding the race?I look forward to seeing how hard I can push my body and mind.

What does your training look like for the race?Lol Better than the past...never according to plan.

What does your nutrition plan look like for the race?Tailwind!!! Assorted foods available.

Are you bringing support (crew, pacers etc.)?Unfortunately not

Why Infinitus, why this distance?I seem to enjoy the long slow multi day event

What is your favorite color?Highlighter yellow for running. Or dark purple other stuff

Are you a cat or dog person?Cat

Name:Erica Simister

Is this your first attempt at a race of this distance? What is your goal?I've been at Infinitus every year, attempting various distances.Goal is to go out at night.

What are you most excited about regarding the race?Eating things like frosting, cereal, and Spagettios.Showering less than normal.Seeing people I don't see often and meeting the ones I only talk to online. Using lots of Dr. Doug's.

What does your training look like for the race?I climbed Pico Mt. once a week every month from December until mid-April.Some running.Not enough stretching.A lot of heavy weightlifting, at Fair Haven Fitness.

What does your nutrition plan look like for the race?One of my friends gave me two 1/2 pound Reese's Peanut Butter cups.They're the starting point to my nutrition plan.I will probably want a salad after a few days, so I can eat some tomatoes and bacon drenched in blue cheese dressing.

Are you bringing support (crew, pacers etc.)?No.But my husband will be there for a few days, probably with actual, good food.

Why Infinitus, why this distance?I signed up right after Infinitus 2017.I equate it to going grocery shopping while hungry.

What is your favorite color?Purple

Are you a cat or dog person?Cat

Name:Samantha Paul

Is this your first attempt at a race of this distance? What is your goal?This is my first attempt at a race of this distance. My goal is to obviously finish... I’m a determined and ambitious woman!

What are you most excited about regarding the race?I think I’m most excited about spending time with all of the crazy-awesome people participating and crewing!

What does your training look like for the race?Running, running, more running. Oh, also some yoga, strength and mobility work too.

What does your nutrition plan look like for the race?Lots of glorious food.

Are you bringing support (crew, pacers etc.)?Yes! I have an awesome crew team who are willing to help keep me moving and alive.

Why Infinitus, why this distance?I have spent most of my life fighting limits and being told I can’t do things. I love the idea of being pushed to my limits and pushing myself mentally and physically. Honestly, I chose the distance because it scares me. If it scares me then I’m on the right path. Infinitus is notorious for being hard and pushing you to your limits.

What is your favorite color?Pink​Are you a cat or dog person?Dog for sure. Although, I did have a cat who was really a dog.